Moxibustion is used to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which can alleviate some diseases in people's bodies. Nowadays, moxibustion is widely accepted because its effects are indeed good. This is only for people under normal circumstances, and it is a different story for those preparing for pregnancy. If friends are preparing for pregnancy, come and learn: Can moxibustion be used during the preparation period?
Can moxibustion be used during pregnancy preparation
During the preparation period for pregnancy, moxibustion can be used. For women, moxibustion can promote the circulation of meridians, activate blood circulation, remove dampness and dispel cold, and treat dysmenorrhea and some gynecological diseases. Moxibustion is a method of using the pure yang heat and medicinal power of moxa fire to stimulate the human body with warmth, and regulating the balance of yin and yang in the organs through the conduction of meridians and acupoints, in order to achieve the goal of treating and preventing diseases, as well as promoting health and wellness.
Moxibustion treatment for dysmenorrhea uses burning mugwort to infuse heat and medicinal power into meridians and acupoints, achieving the goal of dispelling dampness, dispelling cold, activating meridians, regulating qi and promoting blood circulation, warming the uterus and strengthening the kidneys, and fundamentally regulating organ function to alleviate and cure dysmenorrhea.
When is the best time for moxibustion
The best time for moxibustion is at noon during the dog days of summer, because moxibustion is hot. Doing moxibustion during the hottest time can achieve the best results. The so-called winter disease and summer treatment are like this. But moxibustion is effective no matter when. It is best to persist in doing it for a long time.
In terms of seasons, winter is the time when the human body experiences the heaviest coldness and the weakest yang energy. Therefore, winter moxibustion is particularly important for people with cold constitution. Regarding the timing, there is no specific fixed time for moxibustion. You can moxibustion at any time. Before and after meals, in the morning and evening, as long as you are not too hungry before meals, moxibustion can be done half an hour to an hour after meals. If you are too full or hungry, moxibustion cannot be done.
If you get sick or feel unwell during the preparation for pregnancy, do not blindly take medication. You can go to the hospital for examination and consult a doctor for targeted treatment. During the preparation for pregnancy, do not have excessive psychological pressure, maintain physical and mental health, pay attention to a healthy diet, eat more healthy vegetables and fruits, and have a good daily routine to welcome a healthy baby.
